If you have type 2 diabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk of dementia. A recent study found that people with diabetes who ate a healthy diet, exercised regularly, and maintained a healthy weight had a 50% lower risk of developing dementia than those who didn’t follow these guidelines. So, if you want to protect your brain health, make sure to eat right and stay active!
The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Stockholm, Sweden, found that people with type 2 diabetes were much more likely to develop dementia than those without type 2 diabetes. However, a healthy lifestyle almost halved the risk of people with type 2 diabetes developing dementia.
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Previous studies have shown that an unhealthy lifestyle and type 2 diabetes can individually raise the risk of dementia. However, research has not been clear on whether a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of dementia in those with type 2 diabetes.
To help understand more, 445,364 participants were analyzed in the study. They all had an average age of 55.6 years and were followed for a median of 9.1 years. All were free of dementia at the start of this period.
All participants were required to fill in a questionnaire that asked about television viewing, physical activity, sleep duration, alcohol consumption, and smoking status. Dietary intake was also reported, including how much processed and red meat were consumed along with fruit, vegetables, and oily fish. The answers were used to divide the participants into three groups: most healthy, moderately healthy, and least healthy.
It was found that participants with an unhealthy lifestyle were 65% more likely to develop dementia than those with the healthiest lifestyles. Individuals with diabetes and the healthiest lifestyles were 45% less likely to develop dementia than those with diabetes and the unhealthiest lifestyle.
Mental Health, Brain Function, and Blood Sugar Support
While some degree of cognitive decline is nearly inevitable as you age, unhealthy lifestyle factors can take a toll on the ability of the brain to function at peak potential. This can affect memory, concentration, and overall brain function.
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The Smart Pill can help to enhance cognitive function and memory through 9 ingredients that help to support, nourish, and maximize brain health. These include ginkgo biloba, huperzine A, bacopa extract, rosemary extract, and a B vitamin complex. This unique formula helps to boost circulation, fight free radicals, and provide nutritional support to assist with cognitive
For those who may be concerned about maintaining healthy blood sugar, a healthy lifestyle is also recommended. This includes getting the proper vitamins and nutrients. Healthy Blood Sugar Support can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels using a number of ingredients that have been shown in clinical studies.
The health benefits of this unique formula include supporting blood-sugar metabolism and promoting healthy cholesterol and glucose levels already within the normal range. Healthy Blood Sugar Support can also help to reduce excessive hunger or increased appetite, fatigue, and blood glucose spikes after meals.
Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
